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best idea I could come up with, at the moment. But, sadly, curiosity was plucking away at me and I truly wanted him to be there for me. Not just some book.
     
    “I… I think I’ll take this one,” he stammered.
     
    He fidgeted. If I hadn’t known better, I’d have sworn he was nervous.
     
    “Excellent choice. I loved that book. I really think you’ll like it too.” I smiled at him.
     
    His gaze locked on me.
     
    I swallowed hard and bit my lip, thinking about the situation at hand. I soon realized my heart was pitter-pattering worse than it ever had during any of my ghost hunts. Without giving a second thought, I glanced over at Abe who was still lingering where I didn’t want him to.
     
    With a wave of his hand, he motioned for me to continue the conversation. Prodding me to move forward in the dialogue.
     
    I raised my eyebrow and eyed him agitatedly, mouthing be quiet in his direction. Only problem was, I forgot Callahan was still watching me. He had moved away from the sun and could now see me.
     
    “Did you say something?”
     
    “I’ll ring that up for you.” I said as I grabbed the book from his hands.
     
    Whew. More quick thinking, except now he probably thought I was trying to get rid of him. Again, my mind was trying to think of something clever to say so he wouldn’t think I was completely nuts. Nothing came out. Apparently, talking to dead people was much easier for me than talking to live ones.
     
    I trudged over to the register and he obediently followed. Slowly I pushed at the buttons on the register, turning to look at him and smile every few seconds. After giving him his total, I met his gaze. If he continued to look at me with those piercing baby blues, he could have anything in the store he wanted. And that wasn’t limited to books, either. Suddenly, his eyes shifted and I quickly handed him his change. I didn’t dare touch his fingers, I did not know what I would do if I did.
     
    “Um. I was wondering…” he said.
     
    I swallowed hard. What was he going to ask? Oh God, what if he were asking me for a discount?
     
    “Would you be interested in joining me for dinner sometime?”
     
    Yay! He hadn’t asked for a discount on his purchase… Remain calm.
     
    I didn’t know exactly what to say. Did I answer right away or play it cool? Who am I kidding? I doubt I could actually play it cool even if I tried. I needed to say something soon because the pause was beginning to be very weird.
     
    “Yes, I’d like that.” All the debating in my mind and that was the best answer I could think up. It served its purpose though, because I had just agreed to go to dinner with Mr. Yummy. Now, if I could remember not to call him that to his face, I’d be okay.
     
    “How about tomorrow night?”
     
    Abe was nodding yes feverishly.
     
    I glanced away from him and focused my eyes on Callahan.
     
    “I… yes, that would be fine.” Tomorrow night would be more than fine, it would be fabulous.
     
    “Do you have plans?” He gave me an uncertain look.
     
    If he only knew.
     
    He continued, “If you do I understand completely. I know it’s really short notice.”
     
    “No!”
     
    All right, that wasn’t meant to come out as a scream.
     
    “Er… No,” I said calmly. “I do have to go out of town this weekend, but I’m not leaving until Saturday morning, so tomorrow night would be fine.”
     
    I tried to remain calm.
     
    “You’re sure?” He flashed me a concerned look. Callahan scooped up his bag with his purchase tucked securely inside.
     
    “I’m positive.” I smiled.
     
    “Should I pick you up at seven, then?”
     
    “That sounds perfect. Do you want to meet me here?”
     
    “I can pick you up at your home, if you’d like. Although, being new in town, I might need a map.”
     
    “No maps necessary. I have a few errands to run, so I can meet you here.”
     
    “I’ll be here at seven, then,” he said, showing me his dazzling white smile.
     
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